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    • ‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series

      ‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series & Story's Emotional Heart [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Noah Thompson
      May 10, 2022 10:07 am
      Interviews, News, Podcasts, Television
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    • Tasavor Imagine

      ‘Tasavor (Imagine)’ Review: Ali Behrad’s Feature Debut Is An Earnest Homage To Love [Cannes]

      Rafaela Sales Ross
      May 24, 2022 1:45 pm
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      ‘Thor: Love & Thunder’: Taika Waititi Downplays Passing Of The Torch To Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster

      Christopher Marc
      May 24, 2022 1:08 pm
    • Aquaman Jason Momoa Amber Heard

      Warner Bros. Exec Testifies That Amber Heard Was Almost Replaced On ‘Aquaman 2’

      Christopher Marc
      May 24, 2022 12:34 pm
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      ‘Broker’ Trailer: ‘Parasite’ Breakout Song Kang-ho Stars In Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Palme d’Or Contender About Baby Theft

      Christopher Marc
      May 24, 2022 12:08 pm
    • Funny Pages

      ‘Funny Pages’ Review: Owen Kline Examines The Limits Of Privilege In Sharp New Comedy [Cannes]

      Charles Bramesco
      May 24, 2022 11:43 am
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      ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Lucasfilm Warned Actress Moses Ingram About Racist Backlash Online

      Christopher Marc
      May 24, 2022 10:58 am
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    • Conversation With Friends

      'Conversations With Friends' Review: This 'Normal People' Follow-Up Is Muted, Frustrating & Bloodless

      Noah Thompson
      May 10, 2022 11:00 am
      Features, News, Reviews, Television
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    • Decision To Leave, Park Chan-Wook

      ‘Decision To Leave’ Review: Park Chan-Wook Conjures Elusive Illusions & A Seductive Romance [Cannes]

      Iana Murray
      May 24, 2022 7:45 am
    • Crimes Of The Future

      ‘Crimes Of The Future’ Review: David Cronenberg’s Unfinished Business With The Flesh Is Booming [Cannes]

      Charles Bramesco
      May 23, 2022 5:33 pm
    • The Five Devils

      ‘The Five Devils’ Review: Adèle Exarchopoulos Is A Force Of Nature In Léa Mysius’ Formally Stunning Drama [Cannes]

      Elena Lazic
      May 23, 2022 1:20 pm
    • Stranger Things

      ‘Stranger Things’ Finally Returns With An Entertaining But Scattered Fourth Season [Review]

      Brian Tallerico
      May 23, 2022 8:08 am
    • alicia vikander Irma Vep

      ‘Irma Vep’ Review: Olivier Assayas Reckons With The Ghosts Of His Filmmaking Past In Meta New HBO Series [Cannes]

      Rodrigo Perez
      May 22, 2022 1:00 pm
    • Brother and Sister, Marion Cotillard

      ‘Brother & Sister Review: Arnaud Desplechin’s Captivating Sibling Drama Starring Marion Cotillard & Melvil Poupaud [Cannes]

      Elena Lazic
      May 21, 2022 10:10 am
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    • Jeremy Strong, Chris Terrio

      Jeremy Strong To Star In Downfall Of Boeing Drama Series From Screenwriter Chris Terrio

      Noah Thompson
      May 5, 2022 10:27 am
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      ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Lucasfilm Warned Actress Moses Ingram About Racist Backlash Online

      Christopher Marc
      May 24, 2022 10:58 am
    • George Carlin's American Dream

      ‘George Carlin’s American Dream’ Review: A Comprehensive & Incisive Exploration Of Carlin’s Political Comedy

      Christian Gallichio
      May 24, 2022 9:00 am
    • Night Sky

      ‘Night Sky’: Holden Miller & Daniel C. Connolly Talk About Character-Driven Sci-Fi, Working with J.K. Simmons & Sissy Spacek [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 23, 2022 3:30 pm
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      ‘Andor’: Tony Gilroy Hopes ‘Star Wars’ Series Will Appeal To Non-Fans & Teases Mon Mothma Character Getting Her Moment

      Christopher Marc
      May 23, 2022 2:30 pm
    • Sex Pistols FX

      ‘Pistol’ Review: The Sex Pistols Would Probably Hate Danny Boyle’s New FX Series

      Brian Tallerico
      May 23, 2022 1:26 pm
    • Candy

      ‘Becoming Candy’ Featurette Chronicles Jessica Biel’s Deadly Sweet Transformation [Exclusive]

      Jamie Rogers
      May 23, 2022 12:00 pm
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    • Antonio Campos, The Staircase,

      ‘The Staircase’: Antonio Campos On His Michael Peterson Obsession & Adding More Story Details [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Noah Thompson
      May 5, 2022 1:26 pm
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    • Night Sky

      ‘Night Sky’: Holden Miller & Daniel C. Connolly Talk About Character-Driven Sci-Fi, Working with J.K. Simmons & Sissy Spacek [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 23, 2022 3:30 pm
    • Men,

      ‘Men’: Jessie Buckley & Rory Kinnear On “The Inescapable Nature Of Trauma” In Their New A24 Horror [Interview]

      Jamie Rogers
      May 21, 2022 6:01 pm
    • the time traveler's wife

      ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’: Steven Moffat & David Nutter Talk Time Travel, ‘Sherlock,’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 19, 2022 12:22 pm
    • Will Poulter, Adam Warlock

      Will Poulter Talks His Upcoming ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3,’ Role & Wants To “Go On A Journey” As Adam Warlock

      Ned Booth
      May 19, 2022 10:44 am
    • Michael Waldron, Star Wars

      Michael Waldron On Kevin Feige’s Lucasfilm Movie & Says A Good ‘Star Wars’ Movie “At Its Core Is About Family”

      Ned Booth
      May 18, 2022 3:11 pm
    • Isabel May Is In On 'The Wonder Twins' Joke: "It's Not The 'Super Friends,' We're Doing A Different Thing"

      Isabel May Is In On ‘The Wonder Twins’ Joke: “It’s Not The ‘Super Friends,’ We’re Doing A Different Thing”

      Ned Booth
      May 18, 2022 1:44 pm
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    • Under The Banner Of Heaven

      'Under The Banner Of Heaven' Review: Andrew Garfield & Daisy Edgar-Jones Star In Dustin Lance Black's Mormon Detective Thriller

      Noah Thompson
      April 25, 2022 2:11 pm
      Features, News, Reviews, Television
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    • Tasavor Imagine

      ‘Tasavor (Imagine)’ Review: Ali Behrad’s Feature Debut Is An Earnest Homage To Love [Cannes]

      Rafaela Sales Ross
      May 24, 2022 1:45 pm
    • Funny Pages

      ‘Funny Pages’ Review: Owen Kline Examines The Limits Of Privilege In Sharp New Comedy [Cannes]

      Charles Bramesco
      May 24, 2022 11:43 am
    • Moonage Daydream

      ‘Moonage Daydream’ Review: Brett Morgen Beams You To Planet David Bowie In A Musical Space Extravaganza [Cannes]

      Jack King
      May 24, 2022 9:39 am
    • George Carlin's American Dream

      ‘George Carlin’s American Dream’ Review: A Comprehensive & Incisive Exploration Of Carlin’s Political Comedy

      Christian Gallichio
      May 24, 2022 9:00 am
    • Decision To Leave, Park Chan-Wook

      ‘Decision To Leave’ Review: Park Chan-Wook Conjures Elusive Illusions & A Seductive Romance [Cannes]

      Iana Murray
      May 24, 2022 7:45 am
    • Crimes Of The Future

      ‘Crimes Of The Future’ Review: David Cronenberg’s Unfinished Business With The Flesh Is Booming [Cannes]

      Charles Bramesco
      May 23, 2022 5:33 pm
  • Podcasts
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    • ‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series

      ‘Candy’: Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey On Their True-Life Murder Series & Story's Emotional Heart [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Noah Thompson
      May 10, 2022 10:07 am
      Interviews, News, Podcasts, Television
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    • Night Sky

      ‘Night Sky’: Holden Miller & Daniel C. Connolly Talk About Character-Driven Sci-Fi, Working with J.K. Simmons & Sissy Spacek [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 23, 2022 3:30 pm
    • the time traveler's wife

      ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’: Steven Moffat & David Nutter Talk Time Travel, ‘Sherlock,’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 19, 2022 12:22 pm
    • Michael Waldron, Star Wars

      Michael Waldron On Kevin Feige’s Lucasfilm Movie & Says A Good ‘Star Wars’ Movie “At Its Core Is About Family”

      Ned Booth
      May 18, 2022 3:11 pm
    • Ben Schwartz the afterparty

      Ben Schwartz Talks About Keeping Secrets For ‘The Afterparty,’ A “Bananas” ‘Sonic 3’ & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      May 18, 2022 1:30 pm
    • 1883, Elsa, Yellowstoners

      Isabel May Talks About Her ‘1883’ Experience, ‘Yellowstone,’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 17, 2022 12:00 pm
    • Doctor strange multiverse of Madness, Michael Waldron

      ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness’: Writer Michael Waldron Talks Wanda’s Twist, The Illuminati, Charlize Theron & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo and Rodrigo Perez
      May 12, 2022 12:40 pm
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    • Brian And Charles

      'Brian And Charles' Trailer: A Lonely Inventor Creates A DIY AI Robot Best Friend

      Noah Thompson
      May 16, 2022 10:06 am
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      ‘Broker’ Trailer: ‘Parasite’ Breakout Song Kang-ho Stars In Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Palme d’Or Contender About Baby Theft

      Christopher Marc
      May 24, 2022 12:08 pm
    • “Ali & Ava,” Clio Barnard

      ‘Ali & Ava’ Trailer: Clio Barnard’s Romantic Cannes Drama Finally Hits The U.S. In July

      Molly Cottee Tantum
      May 24, 2022 10:00 am
    • The Gray Man

      ‘The Gray Man’ Trailer: Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans & The Russo’s Make A $200 Million Action Film For Netflix

      Oliver Weir
      May 24, 2022 9:17 am
    • Thor: Love and Thunder

      ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Trailer: Taika Waititi’s Highly Anticipated Return To The Thor Franchise

      Molly Cottee Tantum
      May 23, 2022 9:50 pm
    • Elvis Trailer

      ‘Elvis’ Trailer: Baz Luhrmann’s Musical Soundtrack Features The Music Of Jack White, Doja Cat, Eminem & More

      Jake Sweltz
      May 23, 2022 12:48 pm
    • VENGEANCE.

      ‘Vengeance’ Trailer: B.J. Novak’s New Blumhouse Darkly Comic Thriller Arrives In July

      Noah Thompson
      May 23, 2022 11:05 am
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    • Melanie Lynskey, Candy, Emmys 2022

      Melanie Lynskey On The Real-Life 'Candy' Defense Not Adding Up, 'Yellowjackets' & Her Love Of Awards Shows [Interview]

      Noah Thompson
      May 16, 2022 9:35 am
      Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News, Television
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      Gina Gammell & Riley Keough’s ‘War Pony’ Is Admirable But Overstuffed [Cannes Review]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 22, 2022 9:16 am
    • RMN, Cannes 2022

      Cristian Mungiu Demonstrates That Racism & Xenophobia Are Universal In ‘R.M.N.’ [Cannes Review]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 22, 2022 7:26 am
    • Three Thousand Years of Longing, Cannes 2022

      Tilda Swinton & George Miller’s Five-Year Journey To ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ [Cannes]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 21, 2022 2:20 pm
    • Armageddon Time, Cannes 2022,

      Anne Hathaway & James Gray Define The ‘Armageddon’ In ‘Armageddon Time’ [Cannes]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 20, 2022 8:14 am
    • God's Creatures, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Cannes 2022

      Emily Watson & Paul Mescal Are Uncomfortably Close In ‘God’s Creatures’ [Cannes Review]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 19, 2022 4:30 am
    • Tom Cruise, Top Gun Maverick

      Tom Cruise Avoids Candor & Sticks To The Process At Cannes Tribute

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 18, 2022 1:00 pm
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‘Beba’ Trailer: Rebeca “Beba” Huntt Offers An Unflinching Exploration of Her Own Identity

Noah Thompson
May 12, 2022 1:10 pm
News, Trailers
Films do not exist just for entertainment. As a classroom, cinema can offer true learning experiences that change viewers for the better. A particular genre of film with the potential for empathy is documentar...
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TIFF Returns With A New Venue & Full Capacity In 2022

Gregory Ellwood
April 1, 2022 2:30 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, Festivals, News
The 2021 Fall Festival season seemed to bring a sense of normalcy 18 months into the COVID pandemic. Venice, Telluride, and the New York Film Festival all had in-person screenings with no capacity restrictions...
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‘Mr. Kneff’: Steven Soderbergh Turns ‘Kafka’ Into A Radical, Demented “Silent Film With Sound” [TIFF Review]

David Cuevas
September 22, 2021 9:54 am
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During my first year of film school, my teacher would assign a great task to all her students during a post-production and sound course. The assignment was a unique redubbing exercise, stripping the audio and ...
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‘Saloum’ Is A Kinetic, Genre-Bending Revenge Story [TIFF Review]

Andrew Crump
September 17, 2021 4:49 pm
Festivals, News, Reviews
Guns, gold bars, drug lords, military coups, folk heroes, tall tales, and ghost stories. Is there a 2021 film that gives more bang for the buck than Jean Luc Herbulot’s superb “Saloum”? This is not a case of “...
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‘Costa Brava, Lebanon’ Is A Stellar Near-Future Family Drama [TIFF Review]

Andrew Crump
September 17, 2021 4:39 pm
Festivals, News, Reviews
Mounia Akl’s feature debut, “Costa Brava, Lebanon” comfortably occupies a space between “Beasts of the Southern Wild” from “Honeyland”: Each movie deals with environmental dilemmas, ranging from climate change...
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‘The Good House’ Showcases The Greatness Of Sigourney Weaver [TIFF Review]

Jason Bailey
September 17, 2021 1:21 pm
Festivals, News, Reviews
We casually throw the word “icon” around with such abandon these days that it almost feels like we need a new, more potent idiom to describe those who actually fit the bill. But until we get that term, let’s s...
Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye

‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ Screenwriter Hopes Jim Bakker Will Watch It [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood
September 16, 2021 7:52 pm
Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News
Jessica Chastain isn't the only connection between "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" and the upcoming Paramount+ "George and Tammy" limited series. Abe Sylvia, a co-executive producer on "The Affair" and "Dead to Me," ...
Silent Night

‘Silent Night’: Keira Knightley & Co. Blend The Holiday Film With The End Of The World Genre [TIFF Review]

Marya E. Gates
September 16, 2021 7:00 pm
Features, Festivals, News, Reviews
Writer-director Camille Griffin’s debut feature film “Silent Night” effectively blends two seemingly disparate genres — holiday films and impending apocalyptic cinema. Both high-pressure situations that get yo...
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‘Violet’: Director Justine Bateman Faces Her Fears With New Olivia Munn-Starring Self-Doubt Drama [TIFF Interview]

Valerie Thompson
September 16, 2021 3:33 pm
Interviews, News
Justine Bateman is on a quest to explore the fears and to openly address the toxic, self-destructive voices in our heads that tell us we're no good and unworthy of love and success. The actor's directorial deb...
The Box

‘The Box’: Golden Lion Winner Lorenzo Vigas Crafts A Tense, Slow-Burn Coming-Of-Age Drama [TIFF Review]

Carlos Aguilar
September 16, 2021 3:00 pm
Festivals, News, Reviews
Comfortable in his newly found friendship, Hatzín (Hatzín Navarrete), a teenager from Mexico City who traveled to Chihuahua's northern state to reclaim his father's remains, pretends to be upset and explains h...
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